Ranferon-12 tonic bottle 100.0 ml #1

1. What is Ranferon-12, and what are its primary components?

Ranferon-12 is a blood tonic; Ferric Ammonium Citrate, Folic Acid, Vitamin B12, sorbitol.

2. What are the indications for Ranferon-12?

Iron deficiency anemias, increased iron demand (pregnancy, lactation, growth), rapid recuperation, symptoms of iron deficiency.

3. How much elemental iron is in a 5ml dose?

41mg.

4. What is the advantage of using Ferric Ammonium Citrate?

Less gastric irritation.

5. What is the recommended dosage?

Adults: 10ml three times daily (or 5ml once/twice daily prophylactically); Children (5-12): 5ml once/twice daily (physician directed).

6. What is the recommended treatment course?

30 days or more (medical professional advised).

7. What are the potential side effects?

Gastrointestinal upset, allergic reactions/rash, black stools.

8. What are the contraindications?

Allergies to ingredients, non-iron loss anemias.

9. What precautions should be taken?

Avoid prolonged high-dose use, it's a supplement, not a cure for all anemias.

10. What are the storage instructions?

Cool, dark place, below 30°C.

11. What packaging sizes are available?

100ml and 200ml bottles.

12. Who manufactures Ranferon-12?

Ranbaxy Nigeria Limited (Sun Pharma company).